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Prognosis: Grimmsnbc.comTo lose a seat that Ted Kennedy held for nearly fifty years in a blue state in unconscionable!! I've been reading this blog for well over two hours now and ...and more »
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RushLimbaugh.com (subscription)State-Run Media Mourns End of Camelot (Again) in MassachusettsRushLimbaugh.com (subscription)Remember Kennedy had been in that seat for 47 years. The people who have been listening to this program all of their lives know Ted Kennedy the way we ...and more »
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Boston GlobeBrown pushes far beyond his GOP baseBoston GlobeHe approaches a group of off-duty Boston police, drinking after a funeral. One is a petite blonde with a Louis Vuitton bag. One is big enough to be an NFL ...and more »
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First thoughts: Time to send in Obama?msnbc.comYet when it came to democrats and specifically Ted Kennedy, he couldn't seem to think straight. Remember his famous line on I THINK the Jack Paar program? ...and more »
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Wilkes Barre Times-LeaderJoshua Miller, the hero we neededWilkes Barre Times-LeaderEd Rendell saluted Miller at his funeral held at Pittston Area's Charley Trippi Stadium on Friday, June 12, the day before his 35th birthday. ...and more »
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Notable Deaths in 2009ChristianExaminerEdward M. Kennedy died Aug. 25 in Hyannisport, Mass., after a 15-month battle with brain cancer. He was 77. He had represented Massachusetts in the US ...
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Marblehead Reporter2009 REVIEW: The year in fond farewellsMarblehead ReporterMeanwhile, many in Massachusetts sadly watched as political heavyweight Ted Kennedy was laid to rest. At the local level, Marblehead lost its fair share of ...
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NECN2009: A year in review - Pres. Barack ObamaNECNTed Kennedy. Another notable aspect of Obama's early months in office: his first overseas trip in early April. It began with the G20 summit in London ...Most Outrageous Media Quotes of 2009 Part IHuman Events (blog)all 3 news articles »
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Sydney Morning HeraldPopularity that popped like a balloonSydney Morning HeraldThe legislation will be seen as a fitting tribute to Senator Ted Kennedy, who campaigned tirelessly for health-care reform. He died in August, ...and more »
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Providence JournalFor Kennedys, loss, tumult, a torch passedProvidence JournalPatrick Kennedy is comforted by his brother, Edward Kennedy Jr., at the funeral of their father, Sen. Edward Kennedy, in August. ...
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--Ted Kennedy's funeral and wake, and the upcoming special election to fill his Senate seat, including talk about his widow, Vicky Kennedy, possibly filling the role. Broadcast on September 2, 2009 Midweek Politics with David Pakman is a nationally syndicated talk radio and program. www.midweekpolitics.com
Fox News made some effort to be respectful in its coverage of the death and funeral of iconic Democratic Senator Edward M Kennedy, but inviting Republican Karl Rove, the ultra-partisan advisor from George W Bush's Administration, to participate in the coverage was a mistake Fox News should have avoided as I show in this video. The two short clips from Fox News in this video come from the Fox News program "Fox and Friends Saturday" which aired August 29, 2009, and which I could not find ...
President Obama delivers the eulogy of Sen. Edward Kennedy, whom he called a "kind and tender hero," at his funeral mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Basilica church in Boston. While Kennedy will be remembered for many of his achievements, Obama said, "It is his giving heart that we will miss." "Not only did the Kennedy family make it because of Ted's love, he made it because of theirs, especially the love he found in Vicki," he adds. And recalling what Ted wrote to 9/11 widows, Obama said ...
President Obama delivers the eulogy of Sen. Edward Kennedy at his funeral mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Basilica church in Boston. Obama recalled how Kennedy "became the greatest legislator of our time." "I knew him as a colleague, as a mentor, and above all, as a friend," he said.
Patrick J. Kennedy gives remarks at the funeral mass of his father, Sen. Edward Kennedy, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Basilica church in Boston. As a kid, he wondered why Santa Claus had the same two moles on his face that his father had. He also recalls: "When the far right made Dad their poster child for their attack ads, Dad used to say, 'We Kennedys sure bring out the best in people'."
Ted Kennedy, Jr. gives remarks at the funeral mass of his father, Sen. Edward Kennedy, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Basilica church in Boston. "Although it hasn't been easy at times to live with this name, I have never been more proud of it than I am today," he says. He tears up as he recalls a story about sledding on a snow-covered hill with his father.
Ted Kennedy, Jr. gives remarks at the funeral mass of his father, Sen. Edward Kennedy, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Basilica church in Boston. Ted says his father "even taught me some of life's harder lessons, such as how to like Republicans." He adds that although his father lived a long life, "the fact is, he wasn't done. He still had work to do."
Susan Graham and James David Christie perform the hymn "Ave Maria" at the funeral mass for Sen. Edward Kennedy at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Basilica church in Boston.
The congregation recites the prayer "Our Father," then offers signs of peace.
Grandchildren, nieces and nephews give intercessions, or prayers of the faithful, at the funeral mass for Sen. Edward Kennedy at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Basilica church in Boston. Grandson Max prays for quality health care for all. The final speaker, grandson Teddy Kennedy III, recalling his grandfather's closing comments from his speech at the 2008 Democratic National Convention, says: "For my grandfather's brave promise last summer, that the work begins anew, the hope rises again, and ...
After the gospel, Rev. Mark Hession, who was Edward and Vicki Kennedy's priest on Cape Cod, speaks the liturgy at the funeral mass for Sen. Kennedy at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Basilica church in Boston. Rev. Hession proclaimed that Ted came to church daily to pray in his final months. "This church was a place of private prayer for a public man," he says.
Rev. Mark Hession, who was Edward and Vicki Kennedy's priest on Cape Cod, speaks the liturgy at the funeral mass for Sen. Kennedy at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Basilica church in Boston. Rev. Hession says the number of memories of the Kennedy family is "overwhelming," and that "the Senator led the family." He then closes with some reflections.
The funeral mass for Sen. Edward Kennedy at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Basilica church in Boston begins, as honorary pallbearers bring Kennedy's casket into the church. Rev. Donald Monan then gives opening remarks, then the psalm "Holy God, We Praise Thy Name" (condensed for time) starts, then Rev. Monan gives an opening prayer.
A motorcade featuring a hearse carrying the casket of Sen. Edward Kennedy arrives at the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Basilica church in Boston for a funeral mass. Honorary pallbearers then carry Kennedy's casket into the church.
The casket containing Sen. Edward Kennedy is carried by the Honor Guard from the JFK Presidential Library and transports it into a hearse, where it will be taken to the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Basilica church in Boston for a funeral mass.
The casket containing Sen. Edward Kennedy is moved from the JFK Presidential Library to the Our Lady of Perpetual Help Basilica church in Boston where the funeral mass is to take place.
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...for him as a place of hope and optimism. This event is closed to the public and press will be pooled. Details on the funeral mass and program: 7:00 a.m. - Guests begin arriving at church via bus 9:55 a.m. - CODEL arrives from the JFK Library. 58 Senators ...
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Edward Kennedy III, grandson of the late Edward Kennedy - whom Wolf Blitzer identifies as just "one of the young kids just saying goodbye to Senator Kennedy" - hugs the casket of his grandfather on the day of his burial. Sen. Kennedy will be laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery later today.
Many current politicians spoke at Sen. Edward Kennedy's memorial service, but John Culver, the former Iowa Senator and Harvard classmate of Teddy, might have just stolen the show by recounting the time he took up Ted's offer to join him in a sailboat race back in 1953.
Many current politicians spoke at Sen. Edward Kennedy's memorial service, but John Culver, the former Iowa Senator and Harvard classmate of Teddy, might have just stolen the show by recounting the time he took up Ted's offer to join him in a sailboat race back in 1953.
The service closes with a rendition of "When Irish Eyes Are Smiling" by Irish tenors Colm Wilkinson and John McCormick.
Caroline Kennedy, the niece of the late Sen. Edward Kennedy, pays tribute to her uncle at his memorial service at the JFK Presidential Library in Boston, which she calls "the library that Teddy built." She praised Teddy for his "passion, self-discipline and generosity." "He touched so many hearts," she said. She added: "Teddy lived for the future... But when a new generation came along, in typical Teddy style, he decided to take it all to a new level... Now he is a part of history."...
Vice President Joe Biden pays tribute to Sen. Edward Kennedy at the memorial service for his uncle at the JFK Presidential Library in Boston. "For 36 years, I had the privilege, every single solitary day, going to work with Ted Kennedy," he said. "Your father was a historic figure," Biden tells Ted's family. "He was a heroic figure beyond that. "With Teddy... it was never, ever about him." Finally, Biden also thinks that this is not the end of the Kennedy era. "Take a look at this incredible ...
Vice President Joe Biden pays tribute to Sen. Edward Kennedy at the memorial service for his uncle at the JFK Presidential Library in Boston. Biden said Teddy was "an incredible man" who "in an unexpected way ended up playing an important part in my adult life. "I wouldn't be standing here... were it not for Teddy Kennedy." Biden adds that Kennedy was a good friend. "He sort of took on the role of being my older brother," Biden said. "He was there all the time."...
Joseph P. Kennedy, nephew of the late Sen. Edward Kennedy, speaks at the memorial service for his uncle at the JFK Presidential Library in Boston. "For so many of us, we just needed someone to hang on to," Joseph said. "And Teddy was there to hang on to."
Joseph P. Kennedy, nephew of the late Sen. Edward Kennedy, speaks at the memorial service for his uncle at the JFK Presidential Library in Boston. Joe tells of how Teddy liked boat races, and used it as a metaphor that he would "never give up" on issues like health care.
Utah Senator Orrin Hatch speaks at the memorial service for Sen. Edward Kennedy at the JFK Presidential Library in Boston. "I sorely miss him," he says. Hatch breaks out the handkerchief at the end of Part 2, and reads a poem he wrote, dedicated to Kennedy, at the end of Part 3.
Utah Senator Orrin Hatch speaks at the memorial service for Sen. Edward Kennedy at the JFK Presidential Library in Boston. "I sorely miss him," he says. Hatch breaks out the handkerchief at the end of Part 2, and reads a poem he wrote, dedicated to Kennedy, at the end of Part 3.
Utah Senator Orrin Hatch speaks at the memorial service for Sen. Edward Kennedy at the JFK Presidential Library in Boston. "I sorely miss him," he says. Hatch breaks out the handkerchief at the end of Part 2, and reads a poem he wrote, dedicated to Kennedy, at the end of Part 3.
Massachusetts Senator John Kerry speaks at the memorial service for Sen. Edward Kennedy at the JFK Presidential Library in Boston. "For 25 years, I was privileged to work by his side, learning from the master," Kerry said.
Massachusetts Senator John Kerry speaks at the memorial service for Sen. Edward Kennedy at the JFK Presidential Library in Boston. Kerry said that while it was a "miracle" that he was alive for the last year of his life, he "accomplished more in that span than many Senators do in a lifetime."
Massachusetts Senator John Kerry speaks at the memorial service for Sen. Edward Kennedy at the JFK Presidential Library in Boston. Kerry said that "he labored with all of his might to make health care a right for all Americans... And we will do that in his honor."
Sen. John McCain shares his thoughts about his late colleague Edward Kennedy at his memorial service at the JFK Presidential Library in Boston. "He was great company," McCain said. "I think I'm going to miss him more than I can say... My colleagues would agree, the place won't be the same without him."
Sen. Chris Dodd, one of the late Sen. Edward Kennedy's closest friends in life as well as politics, pays tribute to Kennedy at the memorial service for his uncle at the JFK Presidential Library in Boston. He said Teddy was always to first to give Dodd a phone call at the most crucial times. "People liked him," Dodd said.
Sen. Chris Dodd, one of the late Sen. Edward Kennedy's closest friends in life as well as politics, pays tribute to Kennedy at the memorial service for his uncle at the JFK Presidential Library in Boston. He said Teddy was always to first to give Dodd a phone call at the most crucial times. "People liked him," Dodd said.
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Longtime Kennedy family friend Paul Kirk gives a touching tribute the memorial service for Sen. Edward Kennedy at the JFK Presidential Library in Boston. "I have never met anyone whose spirits were not uplifted by being in the company of Ted Kennedy," Kirk said. "Sen. Kennedy was the most thoughtful, genuinely considerate human being I've ever known."
Longtime Kennedy family friend Paul Kirk opens the memorial service for Sen. Edward Kennedy at the JFK Presidential Library in Boston. Then, Rev. Gerry Creedon gives an opening prayer, and Boston Community Chorus performs "God Bless America".
Thousands of people stood in line again Friday to pay their respects to Sen. Edward Kennedy. Most of the US Senate will be at memorial service tonight at the Kennedy Library. President Obama will deliver the eulogy the funeral Mass on Saturday. Read more at tinyurl.com The Ledger is your ORIGINAL source for local news.
ens of thousands of people are paying tribute today to Sen. Edward Kennedy, who lay in repose for a second day in a flag-draped casket at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library. Members of the Kennedy family, including his daughter Kara Kennedy Allen, nephew Tim Shriver and 81-year-old Jean Kennedy Smith, the senator's sister and the last surviving Kennedy sibling, greeted visitors. Smith, the former US ambassador to Ireland, choked back tears. "This is a hard time for me," she said when ...
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